Major Projects - Junior Project Manager

Vistra Corp • Beaver Valley, WA

10h

About The Position

The Junior Project Manager supports advanced project managers responsible for small- to large-scale operations and maintenance (O&M) and capital projects. The role assists with budget maintenance and adherence to project schedules and milestones, and helps coordinate internal and external resources to keep projects within scope, schedule, and budget. It also establishes and maintains relationships with relevant client stakeholders and provides day-to-day communication about project status and changes.

The position involves supporting project delivery, customer service, continuous improvement, project documentation, risk management, and coordination with vendors and internal teams. Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project/Construction Management with zero to three years of experience leading and managing projects; alternatively, a high school diploma with five years of experience leading and managing projects.
• Strong written and oral/verbal communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations to management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and AI applications.
• Willingness and ability to support domestic travel, including overnight travel, to vendor and company locations.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience at a commercial nuclear power plant.
• Professional certification such as CAPM or PMP, recommended upon achieving qualifications to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and track project delivery within cost and schedule constraints, coordinating multiple vendors and internal work.
• Provide day-to-day customer service and support to peers and groups, and proactively engage with leadership, peers, and customers.
• Support continuous improvement and provide leadership on initiatives and projects.
• Assist in driving project team adherence to online and outage work management milestones.
• Establish and maintain processes for managing project scope throughout the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks.
• Develop and maintain high-quality project management documentation.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers.
• Report project outcomes and risks through appropriate management channels and escalate issues as necessary according to the project work plan.
• Perform Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level